Tip O’Neill batted out of order twice in same game

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On July 10, 1883 — The Buffalo Bisons hosted the New York Gothams, whose official line up had Frank Hankinson hitting 7th and Tip O’Neill, the pitcher hitting 8th. In the second inning, they batted in the opposite order and both made outs, so Buffalo did not protest. O’Neill again batted out of order in the 4th when he made the third out. As Hankinson came up to lead off the 5th Buffalo protested. The umpire, Stewart Decker, sent Hankinson off the field and had O’Neill, who was a weaker hitter, bat again without anyone being called out. Under current rules, the number nine hitter, Dasher Troy, would have been allowed to bat without penalty.

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